Glossary

Glossary Terms beginning with the letter G :

Gender Equality
The term comprises the envisaged equality between both sexes in all areas, including employment, education and social rights.

Gender fluid
is a gender identity which refers to a gender which varies over time. A gender fluid person may at any time identify as male, female, neutrois, or any other non-binary identity, or some combination of identities. Their gender can also vary at random or vary in response to different circumstances.

Gender reassignment
This is the process, undertaken under medical supervision, of reassigning a person's sex by changing physical, social or other characteristics.

Genuine Occupational Qualifications (GOQs)
Where it is possible to discriminate in favour of one sex in employment, promotion, transfer or training because the sex of the worker is a genuine requirement in order to do that job. GOQ's can be claimed in relation to physiology (excluding strength and stamina) privacy and decency, work in private homes, single sex accommodation, single sex establishments, welfare and education services.

Grievance Procedures
Arrangements or procedures for dealing with grievances, such as complaints about bullying, harassment or discrimination; or appeals against decisions on promotion or appraisal marks.